Suzuki SV 650, road bike with a sporting character

Suzuki SV 650 is a popular road bike with a sporting character. The model is quite suitable for urban driving, although from time to time it shows its "creeping" character and strives to stand on the rear wheel. The dynamism and modern design of the machine have done their job, the SV 650 has many admirers. No one was embarrassed by the price, the terms of the guarantee, nor any other criteria. Buyers were waiting in line.

How to explain the unprecedented popularity of the model

Motorcycle Suzuki SV 650, reviews of which were traditionally positive, caused the owners one reaction to all: "The source of pleasure!" If you collect the responses of the owners and summarize them, then of all the components of the motorcycle, the engine, the magnificent V-shaped power unit (cylinder diameter - 81 mm, the piston stroke - 63 mm) comes first in attractiveness. It is clear that with such parameters of the piston group the motor can not be ordinary, its power is 70 liters. from. At 9000 rpm. The sound of an engine with a straight-through silencer is inimitable, although several times it has been tried to "strangle" aesthetic designers who consider the motorcycle growl in a bad tone.

How to improve perfection

Nevertheless, the model Suzuki SV 650, specifications Which are sustained in the best traditions of Japanese motorcycles, is a cult car since its appearance in 1999. Official representatives of the American branch of "Suzuki", when they are asked about the reasons for the phenomenal popularity of the SV 650, just get it up. The motorcycle has become a headache for the entire design body, as it is unreasonable to carry out restyling and even more to create modifications of a technically advanced apparatus, since there is a risk not to improve, but, on the contrary, to worsen its characteristics.

Tuning Suzuki SV 650

However, already invested funds had to be justified, and Suzuki SV 650 underwent improvements in terms of streamlining, which made it possible to multivariate design. The motorcycle gear has decreased, instead of the standard fairing, a minimized one has been installed. The characteristics of the machine immediately changed, but it was unclear in which direction. It was decided to leave in the production of a proven version and simultaneously to launch a new modification with a modified aluminum frame trellis. Thus, in the market in 2003 there were two models: a slightly "stripped out" version of the Suzuki SV 650 and a version "S" with a streamlined body.

Minor changes

The Suzuki SV 650 front suspension was slightly refined. The 41 mm diameter feathers and the whole damping system remained the same, the front brake discs were added with perforations for better ventilation, the caliper was also unchanged - a two-piston floating. The rear suspension extended the pendulum, thereby increasing the lever stroke by 30%. The brake caliper of the Tokico system was abolished, replaced by a floating single-piston Nissin.

Engine modernization

Suzuki SV 650 engine did not need to be adjusted, its modernization was limited to installing a new proprietary dual-throttle injection system and an air intake with an enlarged camera, which expanded from 5.8 to 8.5 liters. The silencer capacity has changed from 5 to 6.5 liters. The gas distribution system received deeply cemented cams, which significantly increased the camshaft 's life . The regular 16-bit processor, which "reads" the crankshaft, received new settings, due to which the accuracy of the positions increased.

Devices

The most significant changes have touched the dashboard of the motorcycle and the devices themselves. The Suzuki SV 650 was fitted to the SV1000 instrument panel standards, the alarms and overtaking indicators also remained identical. The headlights and other lighting devices of the motorcycle have changed slightly in terms of design.

Main settings

Dimensions Suzuki SV 650: length - 2080 mm, width - 745 mm, height - 1085 mm, wheelbase - 1436 mm, height along the saddle line - 802 mm. Ground clearance - 151 mm. The weight of the motorcycle (dry) is 165 kg. The technical data of the motorcycle are not very exclusive. If you compare them with the characteristics of machines of the same class, the SV 650's parameters look rather modest. What are the reasons for the popularity?

Specifications

• Engine - V-shaped, two-cylinder, TSCC, DOHC, four-stroke.
• The number of valves is 4 per cylinder.
• The working volume of the cylinders is 0.648 liters.
• The diameter of the cylinder is 81 mm.
• The compression ratio is 11.55 units.
• System feeding - fuel injection, diffuser diameter 39.2 mm.
• Cooling radiator - liquid.
• The maximum rated speed is 204 km / h.
• Acceleration to 100 km / h - 3.8 seconds.
• The capacity of the fuel tank is 17 liters.
• The speed box is six-speed, cassette.
• Drive to the rear wheel - chain.
• The front wheel is 120/60 - ZR17.
• The rear wheel is 160/60 - ZR17.
• Suspension front - telescopic, fountain, with oil shock absorbers.
• Suspension rear - pendulum, adjustable, seven levels of tension, progressive.
• Front brake - double piston caliper, double perforated disk, diameter 290 mm, ventilated.
• Rear brake - single-piston caliper, single-disc diameter 220 mm.